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<p class="MsoNormal">CTFS - ForestGEO is seeking a new Program Assistant!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please click <a href="http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/article/235/">here</a> to link to the full job ad, and feel free to share with colleagues.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>Program Assistant position with CTFS - ForestGEO, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The Center for Tropical Forest Science - Forest Global Earth Observatory (CTFS - ForestGEO) is seeking a full-time Program Assistant who will work directly with our Program Manager
and Director. S/he will help manage and coordinate a wide variety of national and international projects, such as symposia, conferences, scientific workshops, and grant programs. This includes tasks such as securing vendors and meeting spaces, corresponding
with high-level academics and officials, and preparing budgets, expense reports, travel, and event materials.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">S/he will handle administration and general office duties for the network. Tasks include domestic and international communications, support of social media outlets and listserv
mailings, travel arrangements, purchasing and reimbursements, and day-to-day office management (e.g., incoming calls and visitors, database and filing systems, supply replenishment). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b>Qualifications:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Qualified candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of cross-cultural sensitivity and working with both government and non-government partners. Successful candidates require
knowledge of meeting planning, administrative support, and proficiency in basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite). S/he also requires strong communication and organizational skills, independence, and critical thinking. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">A 4-year degree with an educational background in an environmental field is preferred (e.g., ecology, evolution, resource management). Fluency in Spanish and experience with government
procedures of administrative duties (e.g., travel authorizations, purchase cards) is also preferred.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"><b>To Apply</b>, email a cover letter, resume, and three references to Kristin Powell (<a href="mailto:PowellK@si.edu">PowellK@si.edu</a>), Program Manager, by October 18th. Include "program assistant application"
in the email subject line. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto">The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is a global organization of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research centers, working across art, history, culture, science, and education
in more than 130 countries. ForestGEO is part of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama, with program headquarters based in Washington, DC. Smithsonian offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of benefits. This is not
a federal position, but has similar requirements and benefits. Smithsonian is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. <o:p></o:p></p>
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